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Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-17-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,762
Posted By Normin storm
fuel gauge showing full when it is not full

fuel gauge is reading full and it is only a 1/4 full.So could it be a short circuit. I am trying to find where wires for sensor go into tank It is an excella 31ft motorhome with double bed in rear...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-17-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,262
Posted By Normin storm
Rivet gas gauge sensor

Can anybody help I am having trouble locating the fuel sensor on my excella motorhome. The fuel gauge is reading more than full so presume it is shorting out as the tank is only 1/4 full . Do I have...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 10-04-2008, 03:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,372
Posted By Normin storm
shipping

Hi I shipped from Galveston with Elite Shipping do not use this company big mistake. My A/S did not go straight to England it went via Zebrugge where it was left for five days it was ransacked and...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 10-02-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By Normin storm
thanks had a look at GV site looks promising...

thanks had a look at GV site looks promising ambulance is 3ton airstream about 6ton GV seem to think it will work just need mechanic to do it cheers Norman
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 10-02-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By Normin storm
I have the complete vehicle it was a running...

I have the complete vehicle it was a running chevy ambulance with a 6.2 diesel transmission and all.The problem is finding a mechanic who can do the job I checked on Airstream forums and there is...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 10-02-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By Normin storm
Would love to put the 454 back in unfortunately...

Would love to put the 454 back in unfortunately someone blew it up on the boat ,when I shipped it from the U.S.A so the original engine has a piston through the side of the block.Chevy 454s are not...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 10-02-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By Normin storm
Unfortunately my project of swapping my chevy 454...

Unfortunately my project of swapping my chevy 454 gas engine to diesel has come to a stop because the mechanic who said he could do it. Has panicked as the airstream has a brake on the prop shaft and...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-23-2008, 04:33 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 26,317
Posted By Normin storm
more torque

Thanks for the advice where is the best place to get a Bd torque converter and thanks again for your help
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-22-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,897
Posted By Normin storm
parking brake

It does not have a parking brake on the dayvan what would be a more permanent way of doing it .Thanks Norman
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-22-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 26,317
Posted By Normin storm
which way

I am putting a 1992 6.2 CHEVY 4speed automatic diesel out of a DAYVAN in my 1982 31ft EXCELLA A/S.The mechanic says because the A/S has the parking brake on the prop shaft it will not fit how can I...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-22-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,897
Posted By Normin storm
does it fit parking brake

I am replacing the 454 gas engine in my 1982 A/S EXCELLA with a 6.2 CHEVY Diesel out of a 1990 DAYVAN.The mechanic says because the A/S has the parking brake on the prop shaft the 6.2 diesel and four...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-16-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By Normin storm
gas to diesel

Can anybody help me. I am putting a 1990 chevy 6.2 diesel out of an ambulance .Into my 1982 31ft excella.One of the main problems I have come across is the 6.2 diesel has a PCM engine management...
Forum: On The Road... 05-13-2008, 03:01 AM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,917
Posted By Normin storm
more than my car

I laughed or maybe should have cried I live in the U.K I paid £5.00 for my first car.In the U.K diesel is now£5 30 a gal .The car is now a classic worth about £500 should have kept the car
Forum: On The Road... 04-19-2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,917
Posted By Normin storm
Unhappy diesel prices

you should worry.In the U.K the price of. diesel is about $10 a gallon lucky our country is small.Am thinking of running on vegtable oil.Does anyone know what my 6.2 chevy diesel 310 Airstream will...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-18-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,418
Posted By Normin storm
Hi I bought a goodmans TV from a large store it...

Hi I bought a goodmans TV from a large store it has a transformer to convert down to 12volts a lot of T.vs transform down just check the back for inputs it should not be a problem avoid R.V shops as...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-28-2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,642
Posted By Normin storm
power

There on board generaters are designed for living and should be able to run day and nite check that it has been converted to 220volts as the States run on 110volts they have lots of power usually...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-20-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,890
Posted By Normin storm
Thumbs down confused

I have a 1983 31ft Airstream motorhome it has thrown a piston through side of block .
Does the 6bd4 bolt strait on the existing transmission can anybody tell me what problems I am going to encounter...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 01-18-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,780
Posted By Normin storm
unkucky

I used ATI Ingrid And Elite shipping shipped from Galveston TX to Southampton unfortunately it went via Zebrugge I am stil repairing the damage caused to my Airstream while being shipped by these...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 01-18-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,372
Posted By Normin storm
damage on route

I would not use Elite shipping am still repairing damage caused to my airstream while it was being shipped by them avoid Zebrugge if possible get it shipped straight to the U K:angry:
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-18-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 29,580
Posted By Normin storm
Question which one

If you have seen the seen the pictures of my busted engine I am not sure which way to go you say go diesel have you any idea which diesel would be the easiet to fit and give the best performance...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-18-2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,416
Posted By Normin storm
I am not sure if you looked at my pictures of...

I am not sure if you looked at my pictures of what happened to my engine but reading what you said gives me hope but I am not sure what engine to go for maybe you could give me a few clues thanks...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-18-2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,642
Posted By Normin storm
HI I bought one of these rigs and drove across...

HI I bought one of these rigs and drove across the southern states of the U.S they are great for living in the U,S where you can park pretty much anywhere and campsites are resonably priced much...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-11-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 29,580
Posted By Normin storm
what diesel

what diesel wiuld fit in most easily unfortunately I am in the U K so choice might be different any ideas are welcome
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-11-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 29,580
Posted By Normin storm
Angry Help

I a piston went through the block of my on the way from the U.S.teminal I think I am interested in your service manual for getting engine out that may be my first problem as I am in the U.K and big...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 11-12-2007, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By Normin storm
Question water in sump

Hi I have airstream with 454 engine after the fan belt snapped and having problems starting I finally started it and the engine fired and loaded all the water from radiater into engine it was not...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-18-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 255,493
Posted By Normin storm
how many

my A.S. No. 1A9BGAR26DJ00983?
the VIN No 1GBKP371C3319317 the lay out is the same even down to the questionable wiring that makes your A.S. 200 approx after mine but the chassis approx 45000 after...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-18-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 255,493
Posted By Normin storm
the other no.1GBKP371G331937 ...

the other no.1GBKP371G331937
no.1A9BGAR26DJ00983
can anybody tell me what the numbers I,m new to this game
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-18-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 255,493
Posted By Normin storm
Question numbers

I have a 1982 31ft airstream M.H.and the number is 1A9BGAR26DJ00983 so how many did they bulid and how can you which model from the number
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-17-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 255,493
Posted By Normin storm
did they make a 31ft excella in 1982 how can I...

did they make a 31ft excella in 1982 how can I find out which model I have I have looked ats freds site and am more confused as I have air intakes on the side that were not put on till 1985 and has...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 08-16-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 23,577
Posted By Normin storm
I Found it very strange at a campsite in Texas...

I Found it very strange at a campsite in Texas when the sign said I had to hide my wine it was not the same drinking out of a wine glass in a brown paper bag wine is not the same out of plastic or am...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-16-2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By Normin storm
expensive dump

I was in Galveston and I went to one of the few campsites and they charge35$ to dump it was cheaper to camp at the State Park 15$ saving and a pleasent site by the sea and the dump was free
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-16-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,473
Posted By Normin storm
what is it

I recently purchased a 1982 30ft Airstream motorhome it is not a 310 because it is only 30ft nor is it an excella how can I find out which model it is and how many were made it has end island bedroom...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-15-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,441
Posted By Normin storm
lpg

did you get your airstream converted to L.P.G
Forum: On The Road... 08-14-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By Normin storm
route 66 williams

We drove a small section of the classic route 66 off the I 10 to Williams then on to a loop road about 2miles long that was part of the old R66 All a little strange for us english .We went to...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 08-13-2007, 03:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,586
Posted By Normin storm
whats it number?

I have recently purchased a 1982 31ft end bedroom Airstream motorhome it is not a310 nor excella how would I go about finding wich model it is any clues would be helpful
Forum: Member Introductions 08-12-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By Normin storm
[quote=RetroTrailer]Hello!Hi there did you go...

[quote=RetroTrailer]Hello!Hi there did you go stateside to buy your trailer I am in the process of doing the same I imported a airstream motorhome and am at present refitting with the same idea they...
Forum: Our Community 08-12-2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,930
Posted By Normin storm
boondocking Quartsite

Hello we boondocked for a while a few miles north of Quartsite near a place called stone cabin friendly people nice place to park when we were there,there was 4/5rigs plenty of flat places to pull...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 08-12-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,940
Posted By Normin storm
changover

If its not to wide it should be ok the tow hitch they use in the U.S.A is imperial where as ours is metric best changed in U.K also electrics for trailer board are different from U.K trailer...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 08-12-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,295
Posted By Normin storm
Thumbs up shipping from Texas

Hi I recently shipped a Airstream motorhome from Galveston in Texas I used Elite shipping cost was £1975plus import duty and tax total £3333 the custom and excise charge duty on the cost of vehicle...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 08-12-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,921
Posted By Normin storm
Angry shipping

[Hi I shipped over a airstream motorhome from Galverston in Texas.I bought it in Arizona and drove it across U.S.A.to Galveston as that is the first roll on port on the east coast.Then shipped it to...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 03-17-2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,113
Posted By Normin storm
blue plastic

I have just purchased a 31ft excella motorhome and the blue plastic trim is missing am in Az at present but going to NM and TX does anybody know where I can get some also the beige plastic strip that...
Forum: Winter Living 02-21-2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,717
Posted By Normin storm
I am coming from U.K and buying a 1983 airstream...

I am coming from U.K and buying a 1983 airstream motorhome end of February in Arizona then driving to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas do I need to worry about winterizing.The temp drops at night...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 02-21-2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,372
Posted By Normin storm
other than driving across the states to the east...

other than driving across the states to the east coast the west coast is to expensive try Galveston TX its half the price of west coast
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 02-07-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,877
Posted By Normin storm
split or not

Hi there I am going to the U.S to by an 83 Airstream R.V at present it has 8rx19. 5 split rims, I had a Merc motorhome with split rims that I upgraded is the same possible in the U.S can you get the...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 01-24-2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,550
Posted By Normin storm
I am also coming from the Uk to buy my first...

I am also coming from the Uk to buy my first Airstream Excella and would like to know how to tax and insure it I intend to drive round SW U.S.A is it hard to tax and insure not being a resident only...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-20-2007, 04:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By Normin storm
Lightbulb need help

I am thinking of buying a Airstream Excella 31ft 1983 its been standing for two years it is original.when I look at it what should I look out for.I read somewhere that they had a problem with rear...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-07-2007, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By Normin storm
Thumbs up new member

Hi I amnew to club at present I am not an owner but am looking to become one so anyone with a classic airstream motorhome for sale ideally in California but if the price is right I can travel Cheers...
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